Read the first line of the second stanza and the first two lines of the third stanza of the poem. What type of figurative language does the author use, and what imagery or idea does this figurative language support?

here are the 2nd and 3rd stanzas

Merry, merry England has kissed the lips of June:

Merry, merry England is waking as of old,
With eyes of blither hazel and hair of brighter gold:

Which statement is general rather than specific? a) "marian anderson was one of my favorite singers." b) "next thing you know, everything changed for marian." c) "she was born in philadelphia, the oldest of three girls." d) "marian's remarkable life story was an inspiration to me."

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

Discuss how social status may align with historical criticism.